US-Iran war live: Iran launches fresh wave of strikes on Gulf countries; Latest updates

UAE holds coordination meeting on federal readiness, security planning

The Standing Committee for Operations Affairs and the Federal Readiness and Preparedness Assessment Team held a joint coordination meeting at the Dubai Police Academy, chaired by Brigadier Dr. Salem Al Habsi, Deputy Director General of Federal Central Operations, bringing together committee members, operations and crisis managers, and officers.

Discussions covered security plans, business continuity plans, and the federal readiness and preparedness assessment system, along with mechanisms for security exercises and operational scenarios, and the use of modern technologies, smart systems and AI to boost readiness, improve risk forecasting and data analysis, and support timely decision-making.

The meeting also stressed aligning these efforts with the government’s digital transformation and innovation agenda, strengthening coordination among partners, and raising preparedness for emergencies and crises.

It forms part of the Ministry of Interior’s ongoing work to strengthen the security system, support rapid response capabilities, and safeguard the community in line with approved standards and international best practices.

CENTCOM completes new strikes on Iran, deploys sea drones for first time

US Central Command said it completed a fresh wave of offensive strikes on Iran on July 12, hitting dozens of targets across multiple locations with precision munitions to curb Iran’s ability to keep attacking shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

It said forces struck Iranian air-defense systems, coastal radar sites, missile and drone capabilities, and small boats, using fighter aircraft, naval vessels, one-way attack drones, and – for the first time – one-way attack sea drones.

CENTCOM stressed that the Strait of Hormuz is a vital corridor for global trade that Iran does not control, and said US forces remain postured to keep the strait open to commercial shipping despite what it called Iran’s continued unwarranted aggression, harassment, threats, and arbitrary declarations.

Jordan army says it shot down four Iranian missiles

Jordan’s Armed Forces said its air defense systems intercepted and shot down four missiles that entered Jordanian airspace from Iranian territory at dawn, with no casualties or material damage reported.

A military source said Royal Engineering Corps teams cleared shrapnel that fell in several locations following approved procedures, and secured the sites to protect citizens and property.

The source stressed that any attempt to breach the Kingdom’s sovereignty or airspace will be met firmly under the approved rules of engagement, and that the armed forces will not hesitate to take all necessary measures to defend the country’s security and stability.

Kuwait says air defences intercepted hostile objects

Kuwait’s General Staff said its air defence systems engaged hostile objects that entered the country’s airspace on Monday morning.

It said the blasts heard in parts of the country were caused by mid-air interceptions, and urged the public to follow safety instructions issued by the relevant authorities.

IRGC says it struck US missile base in Kuwait in fourth retaliation phase

Iran’s IRGC Ground Forces said that in a fourth phase of retaliatory operations, they targeted a US surface-to-surface missile base in Kuwait, claiming to have set fire to and completely destroyed two HIMARS missile launchers along with missile-packed warehouses.

CENTCOM launches new strikes on Iran

US Central Command said its forces began additional strikes on Iran at 5 p.m. ET, aimed at continuing to degrade Iran’s ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz freely.

It said the Commander in Chief ordered the strikes to hold Iranian forces accountable.